Comparison

FilterFresh vs Pool Time ClearPool Expert™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FilterFresh

Never forget to change your filters again. This app helps you track maintenance for various filters like HVAC, water, and air purifiers. Receive timely reminders and easily log completed maintenance to stay on top of your home and appliance upkeep.

Highlights
  • Filter tracking for HVAC, water, air purifiers, and more
  • Customizable replacement and cleaning reminders
  • Widget for quick filter status overview
  • Log completed maintenance tasks
  • Track various filter types
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When did you last change your filter? Most people don't know. Filter maintenance is a chore most people forget about, to the detriment of their homes, appliances, and more. Let FilterFresh be your filter guardian angel! Simply tell FilterFresh about your filters: HVAC, water, air purifier, humidifier, dehumidifier, engine, or whatever kind of filter or consumable you need to replace or clean on a regular basis. FilterFresh will remind you in advance when to replace or clean each one. Use the FilterFresh widget any time to get a quick overview of your filters' conditions. The only thing FilterFresh cannot do is perform the maintenance for you. You'll have to do that yourself! Remember to tell FilterFresh you did the maintenance, and FilterFresh will be there the next time to keep you on track. Terns & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pool Time ClearPool Expert™

This app provides expert water analysis for your swimming pool using test strips or kits. It offers personalized maintenance plans, reminders, and troubleshooting tips to keep your pool clean and swim-ready. You can also add recommended products to a shopping cart for purchase.

Highlights
  • Expert water analysis with test strips or kits
  • Personalized pool maintenance plans
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Water analysis history
  • Troubleshooting common pool problems
  • Add products to shopping cart
Features
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The Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ Water Testing app helps you keep your pool swim-ready all season long! Features include: • FREE Rapid expert water analysis when - Testing with ClearPool Expert™ 6-Way Test Strips - Testing with any reagent Liquid or DPD test kit - Troubleshooting common water problems • Add products to shopping cart and checkout at Homedepot.com • Easy to read Water Analysis History in graph form • Personalized Pool Plan that calculates seasonal, monthly and weekly product needs • Personalized Maintenance Reminders to help you keep your pool balanced & pristine • Reference information on general Pool Maintenance • Tips on how to treat or prevent Common Problems • Text, Email or Print Treatment Plan and Shopping List PLEASE NOTE: This Pool Time ClearPool™ Expert App is only compatible with the Pool Time™ ClearPool Expert™ Test Strips, which can be purchased at your local Home Depot®. To find your nearest Home Depot®, visit PoolTime.com If you have questions or problems with the app or your water analysis, contact us at 1-800-252-POOL for help.

Screenshots

FilterFresh4 screens
Pool Time ClearPool Expert™4 screens

Verdict

The call

FilterFresh and Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of FilterFresh's written reviews are positive against 42% of Pool Time ClearPool Expert™'s. FilterFresh also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). Pool Time ClearPool Expert™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FilterFresh sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FilterFresh against 4.7 for Pool Time ClearPool Expert™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ has 5.3K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of FilterFresh's written reviews are positive against 42% of Pool Time ClearPool Expert™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FilterFresh ships an update every 3 months, Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FilterFresh versus Pool Time ClearPool Expert™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilterFreshPool Time ClearPool Expert™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (154 ratings) — better4.7 (5.3K ratings)
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better42.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1545.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHawk iMediaBioLab, Inc.

Customer experience

FilterFresh

All ratings151 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%

Pool Time ClearPool Expert™

All ratings5,257 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative51.8%

Bugs and requests

FilterFresh

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pool Time ClearPool Expert™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and inability to create an account
  • Troubleshooting feature not working
  • Inability to input pool volume on mobile
  • Incompatibility with certain devices and OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Camera feature to automatically read test strips
  • Ability to manually enter test results
  • More customization options for pool size and type
  • Ability to view past test history and recommendations

In-app purchases

5 purchases

FilterFresh

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • 3 Months$2.99
  • 6 Months$5.99
  • 12 Months$11.99
None

Pool Time ClearPool Expert™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FilterFresh free?
FilterFresh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ free?
Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FilterFresh or Pool Time ClearPool Expert™?
FilterFresh is rated higher. FilterFresh averages 4.8 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.
Do FilterFresh or Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ have ads?
FilterFresh shows ads; Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ does not.
Which is updated more often, FilterFresh or Pool Time ClearPool Expert™?
FilterFresh ships an update every 3 months, and Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ every 8 months. Most recently, FilterFresh was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pool Time ClearPool Expert™ on September 23, 2026.

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